The Presence of Imports ______________The Size of the U

question 8

Multiple Choice

The presence of imports ______________the size of the U.S. multiplier because with an increase of U.S. real GDP, ______________.

• A) increases; U.S. firms can sell goods to other countries
• B) decreases; U.S. consumers buy goods from other countries
• C) decreases; U.S. firms can sell goods to other countries
• D) increases; U.S. consumers buy goods from other countries

---

Definitions:

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, reflecting the accuracy of an operationalization of a theoretical construct.

Regression Toward

A statistical phenomenon where extreme values in data are likely to be followed by, or associated with, less extreme values.

Pretest

An initial measurement or evaluation performed before an intervention or experiment to establish a baseline.

Posttest

A test given after a particular intervention or period of instruction to measure its effectiveness or outcomes.